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This object lesson uses a little “magic” to teach kids to give their worries and their problems to God.

Materials Needed

About four foot of rope

Scissors

Preparation Needed

Practice, practice, practice

Procedure

Use the following script (or modify to suit your needs):

(Tie the rope into a knot using steps one and two on the chart below, and as you tie, say:)

“Sometimes when something really bad happens, I get a knot in my stomach.Does that ever happen to any of you?”

(Tie the rope into a second knot using steps three and four on the chart below, and as you tie, say:)

“Sometimes when I’m really afraid, I also get a knot in my stomach.Does that ever happen to any of you?”

(Using the scissors, cut the rope near the knot as shown in step five on the chart below, and as you cut, say:)

“Sometimes there are people who cut me down and make fun of me, and that doesn’t feel very good.Has that ever happened to any of you?”

(Grab the long ends of the rope as shown in step six on the chart below.(Or have a child grab the ends.)Just before you pull the ends, say:)

“Well, God knows exactly how you feel during those times.He knows about the knots, and He knows about the cut downs.He doesn’t want you to feel that way, and the great thing is that He can take away the knots.He can make you feel okay again after the cut downs.”

(Yank the ends quickly and sharply as shown in step seven on the chart below.This will cause the knot to pop free, leaving the rope seemingly intact.)

“Isn’t that amazing!The knot’s gone!God took it away, and He can take away your knots, too!All you have to do is pray to him whenever you feel the knot in your stomach, whenever you are worried or afraid or whenever someone cuts you down.”

“God wants to help you with your problems!”

(You can do the trick again if you want.Sometimes it’s even more impressive the second time around.)